Cloud Network Engineer

Job Description

Summer-Browning Associates are currently supporting our consultancy client on a Central Government project for an initial 12 month contracted located in London (hybrid)Vacancy: Network EngineerWhat You'll Be DoingNetwork Architecture Design: Designing and implementing multi-tenant virtual private networks, including complex routing, peering, and internal IP address management (IPAM).Hybrid & Private Connectivity: Configuring resilient site-to-site connectivity, including encrypted tunnels and dedicated private interconnects between distributed locations and central data centers.Load Balancing & DNS Management: Implementing sophisticated load balancing solutions for high-traffic applications and managing secure, private DNS zones and forwarding policies.Containerised Networking: Setting up and securing networking for Kubernetes (GKE), including private control planes, network policies, and specialised alias IP ranges. In particular, Istio Service Mesh.Network Observability: Utilising advanced diagnostic tools and flow logs to monitor network health, visualise throughput, and perform deep-packet troubleshooting.What You'll BringProven experience in designing and managing complex, resilient network architectures in a cloud or hybrid context.Ability to adapt core networking expertise to the specific constraints of secure, air-gapped, or distributed environments.Strong interpersonal skills to build trust across technical and non-technical stakeholders.Desirables:Current, non-expired Professional Cloud Network Engineer certification.Background in technology delivery across cyber security, digital services, or infrastructure domains.Experience with tooling commonly used in secure government contexts (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Gitlab).Experience working in air-gapped or disconnected environments with little or no internet connectivityWorking on OFFICIAL/SECRET/TOP SECRET projects.NB: Applicant should be willing/be eligible to undertake SC & DV level vetting.To Apply, please submit latest CV.TPBN1_UKTJ